Fairbridge College vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbridge College
Pinjarra · Independent special · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 912
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Pinjarra · Catholic primary · PP-6
190 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Fairbridge College Pinjarra WA | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #366 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3338 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 167 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 89 | 92 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 6% |
| Suburb | Pinjarra 6208 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Murray | Murray |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairbridge.wa.edu.au/ | www.stjoespinjarra.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairbridge College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 17.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 167.
- •Fairbridge College has grown faster over five years (34% vs 15%).
- •Fairbridge College is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairbridge College better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairbridge College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Pinjarra and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairbridge College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Fairbridge College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Fairbridge College is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 366th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.